Creative Craft Show returns to Farnborough International
The Creative Craft Show will return to Farnborough International for a third year running,...
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Creative Craft Show returns to Farnborough International
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What a bumper issue we have. To kickstart, we’ve been chatting with our friends over in the Big Apple as we discuss the upcoming NY Now summer market taking place this August at the Javits Centre, NYC. Myself and many of our readers have visited and even exhibited there before and it really is a show to be reckoned with. Do check out our three-page Q&A to fi nd out all the details... you’ll be Stateside before you know it!
As we head into summer, we take on some Italian flair as we check out the terrazzo trend that’s taken the décor world by storm. You too can decorate items in your house in the funky, mosaic style - there’s some fantastic box sets to make your product with everything you need in the box!
We also have a feature focussing on eco-friendly craft items. Consumers are buying more consciously and are looking for items responsibly packaged with little negative environmental impact. Shoppers are mindful of reducing waste and upcycling wherever they can, so do be inspired and bare this in mind when choosing what to stock on your shelves.
Our other jam-packed features include Crafts under £15 - for those giftworthy purchases, children’s crafts and back to school!
And lastly, please shout if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine, we love to hear from our readers.
Enjoy the warmer days ahead and keep on crafting!
Rachel Westall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Craft Focus magazine, please email editor@craftfocus.com
Rachel x
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